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I'll be getting my early-bird ticket in December to keep my streak going. A well-known line-up is a nice feature, but I'll always be able to fill my days with good music - it just might be bands I've never heard of before 'Roo.
I will always go though I can sympathize with Ole about the heat. It gets me every year. I'm always forced to limit my activity and by Sunday I'm wiped out. But living close helps.
This year's heat wasn't so bad but I've often considered day parking, showing up at about 5pm and leave at 5am, since the heat keeps me in camp a lot during the day anyway. But I love meeting the nice people. There does seem to be more and more rude people every year and Roo is definitely missing the jamband/hippy vibe of the early years but I always have a blast and go home happy I went.
I hate that you had such bad neighbors, Ole. I wish you could have camped by me. Karma
No, after five years, numerous vendors and people I talked to this year agreed that 'Roo is totally losing it's vibe that it had in the past. I'll be trying a different festival next year for sure.
Post by oleander124 on Jun 22, 2007 9:54:07 GMT -5
troo said:
I will always go though I can sympathize with Ole about the heat. It gets me every year. I'm always forced to limit my activity and by Sunday I'm wiped out. But living close helps.
This year's heat wasn't so bad but I've often considered day parking, showing up at about 5pm and leave at 5am, since the heat keeps me in camp a lot during the day anyway. But I love meeting the nice people. There does seem to be more and more rude people every year and Roo is definitely missing the jamband/hippy vibe of the early years but I always have a blast and go home happy I went.
I hate that you had such bad neighbors, Ole. I wish you could have camped by me. Karma
Thanks, troo. Nice to have someone that understand the heat issue.
Also, thanks for the karma. It's been slipping since I said I might not go back. Don't understand that, but oh well.
Post by AintNoFreedom on Jun 22, 2007 9:57:13 GMT -5
I really hope to go... Depends on if I can get a full car to go along with me and my gf.... flying was great, but I wouldn't be able to afford it every year.
Post by canexplain on Jun 22, 2007 10:00:20 GMT -5
we are on the not sure for next year ... 2nd roo but we are thinking of hitting the europe fests next year if we have enough money .... between wakarusa, and the roo, we spent about 2 1/2 k so it was no "cheap thrills" trip ... cr****
Post by ziggyandthemonkeys on Jun 22, 2007 11:59:07 GMT -5
trippindaisy said:
I am always at Bonnaroo in spirit!!
I'm going to try to talk my fiance into going to Glasonbury instead because we will be there during it...... I don't think he's gonna let that happen on our honeymoon though.....
You better start looking into that now. One of the guys from the inforoost who's from Liverpool said that about 1 million people just enter a lottery for that, and they draw randomly who gets the tickets.
Post by sunshine37922 on Jun 22, 2007 12:36:40 GMT -5
I am a newbie so maybe i'm being ignorant...but how could Bonnaroo be losing it's vibe...I mean it's a make believe city of 80,000 people with very few rules and great music...I had the best weekend of my life.
If everyone with bad neighbors (seems there were plenty to go around this year) then tent only would be full (and I hear it was pretty close to full this year). If I can't handle the heat, how do you expect me to make 3-4 trips in the sun with my stuff?
Not really. People can talk behind you. Also, I can't stand out in the sun for long enough to get a spot up close.
Prepare for the heat, wet bandannas, wet hats, wear a towel across the back of your neck and over your arms, keep very hydrated. The heat really didn't bother me at all when i did all these things. I feel sorry for the people walking around without their shirts, because its not even cooler.
I did all of those things. I cannot handle heat because of my thyroid. Any extreme temperature bothers me. I did what I could.
Some people didn't have a good time. They shouldn't be told "it's what you make it". There are factors beyond control sometimes.
This was our first year and we were in VIP. Going out and touring through GA, I can't believe you guys can survive out there. We went for a little trip out in GA and I was racing to get back to VIP. There is way more room, air conditioned bathrooms, free food, five minutes to centeroo,etc... The price is not that much more for VIP and except for the traffic problems at the check in hotel, it was a great time. Yes the heat sucks! Being from Minnesota I hate heat. The cure is a camper a generator and air. Start saving early to have enough funds to make this happen. You will have a much better experience. We will be back unless the line up bites.
No way I won't go to Oz in my own backyard from now on! Now that I know what I've been missing, I'm trying to find a way to go back and make up for the last 5 I missed....anyone got a spare time machine lying around???
Post by lizardking0729 on Jun 22, 2007 19:30:46 GMT -5
Might try to hit up some other festivals instead, but want to come back if the lineup is good. This was my 4th year in a row and was thinking of trying to diversify my festivalgoing
I'm sure I'll be back for '08. I think I've even convinced my little bro to come too. I should be living within an hour of Manchester next year, so no reason not to go.
But, I think I might want to hit up some other festivals, maybe something a little more intimate before Roo next year.
Post by randallpinkfloyd on Jun 23, 2007 2:56:19 GMT -5
i will definitely be there, well have to plan on thurs night at camp inforoo again (ill have to actually find out where its at hah) and crack a few cold ones together
Post by billypilgrim on Jun 25, 2007 19:53:27 GMT -5
I feel bad for those of you that didn't have a good time. The heat and dust and me getting sick the day after I got back made this year a real challenge. But barring something unforeseen, I'll be back for 4 in a row in '08. I go VIP+motel. I know that's considered a wussy move by some, but having a quiet, air-conditioned, plumbing-equipped place to crash makes a huge difference. I suppose you could do the same with an RV, but I love my cozy little room at the Howard Johnson Express, the Waffle House across the street, and the shuttle bus to get me from the motel to Roo and back.
Boz and I talked tonight and I really think next year we are going to hit Beale Street Music Festival in May and then head for Voodoo Fest in October - that will be where we will spend the money -
problems this year at 'roo really had nothing to do with this decision. Lack of child care for 6 days had more to do with it then anything. It will be easy to find someone to watch the kids for 2 nights in May and two nights in October as opposed to 6 nights in a row in June
Post by mytwitewesties on Jun 25, 2007 21:10:49 GMT -5
No Doubt and maybe they will be part of the line up!
This was my first Roo after wishing Roo for five years. The Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda Roos sucked big time. The real one was awesome!
The only problem I had was choosing between all the great acts in the lineup. Sometimes I made comfort choices like finding shade and deciding to experience acts I didn't plan on seeing.
It is a rather long haul from LI but I hope to have some company next year! Wifey is a little perturbed by the lingering dust reaction, but I think that has past. She will be way reluctant to let me take my kids next year because of it. My daughter's schedule may still be an issue. My son is already lobbying for an RV with A/C, etc. etc. I was in GA this time and I dug it. I had great neighbors and I believe that part of creating that is reaching out. They may have truly been wishing I would bug off, but I did most days as I went to Centeroo and returned only to sleep.
Next year, no wine!!! I brought some, shared it on Sunday, and then dealt with a headache. WINE + SUN = PAIN. Missed everything from John Butler vs. Mavis Staples, Ratdog, Feist, NMAS and all. I ran to Centeroo after hearing the Stripes begin their show. I ended up pulling up stakes after that and leaving Sunday night.
Right now, in the words of the Terminator, I'LL BE BAAACCK!
Boz and I talked tonight and I really think next year we are going to hit Beale Street Music Festival in May
Just an FYI, as a resident of Memphis, I think Beale Street Music Festival is far and away the worst festival I have ever attended. It's terribly disorganized, the crowd is your typical HS crowd, the bands are not turned up, the food is overpriced, the park is small, and almost everyone there is sloppy drunk. Also it rains every year. EVERY year.
I've felt this way for a long time, but I went on the first night this year to see Allman Brothers, Mule and NMAS. I ended up not seeing 2 of those 3, b/c the crowd was chattty chatty, and I couldn't get close enough to hear. I actually walked away and went to another stage where Social Distortion was playing. Umphrey's McGee was playing on sunday and I wanted to see them too, but decided to skip it, b/c it was not worth the hassle.
By all means, make your own decisions, but I would not recommend Beale Street Music Festival to my mortal enemy. Bonnaroo BLOWS IT AWAY on pretty much every level.
As your attorney I advise you to drive at top speed and it'll be a Goddamn miracle if we get there before you turn into some kind of wild animal. Are you ready for that? Checking into a Las Vegas hotel under a phony name with the intent to commit capital fraud with a head full of acid? I certainly hope so...
I am always at Bonnaroo in spirit!! 
